Chapter 8

Alex sat comfortably in his seat in the back section of the star ship; he couldn't stop thinking about what had happened in the Jedi archives. In front of him sat Elexis, as beautiful as ever.

In the dark of outer space her hair took on a wonderful jet-black appearance. Alex was captivated, and somehow that moment in the archives had changed his desire for her, it had been strengthened. When she looked at him with her stunning green eyes he found that he was speechless, and his heart continued to yearn for her.

In the cockpit stood master Amicus, directing the clone pilot and co-pilot. The pilot wore a blue flight uniform, his head was cleanly shaven and he stared outwards as he steered the space vehicle.

Alex always assumed that a pilots head was shaved so that he could be distinguished from his co-pilot, who wore the same blue uniform except that his hair was short and neatly cut.

Alex talked with Elexis about what it would be like to be a clone; if they'd care that they all looked the same. Then the conversation turned to discussing the original specimen, the bounty hunter named Jango Fett. Alex enjoyed talking to and sharing his thoughts with Elexis, and she always had an interesting outlook on everything that they discussed. The conversation was later interrupted by a bleeping sound that came from Alex's Jedi robe. He reached down and fished out the holo-com device that was emitting the sound from his pocket. Alex activated the device and from it appeared a little blue holographic image of master Cordatis.

Alex was surprised by the call, "Master Cordatis," he said it so that master Amicus could hear. "It is good to see that you are still in one piece."

"Yes, well the attack is still to come but I thank you for your concern lad." Cordatis wore a full cloak, and behind him it appeared to be raining. "Is master Amicus with you, I must speak with him." Cordatis spoke seriously now. "This is very important."

Amicus gestured for Alex to move aside and then placed himself in full view of master Cordatis. "What is it you must talk to me about?" He asked respectfully.

"Master Amicus," Cordatis started, "I wish I could say that the preparations for the droid attack are going well," he paused for a moment. "However the enemy has some how managed to damage my communications and I cannot contact the counsel on Coruscant or any republic planet for that matter, unless it is fixed I won't be able to call for reinforcements.

"I understand." Amicus answered.

"My scouts have reported that the droid army is much more numerous than we had at first anticipated. I will hold them back for as long as I am able to but I will need more reinforcements if the city is to be saved. I ask that you transfer this call to the Jedi counsel on Coruscant."

Amicus nodded his head and then took the holo-com into the cockpit. After some fidgeting and conversation with other holographic people, Alex heard Amicus confirm that Mace Windu from the counsel would be there himself with the necessary men to help with the battle of Boz Pity.

When this was all settled Cordatis spoke. "May I have a word with my apprentice alone?"

The others left Alex with the holo-com at the back of the ship so that he would not be heard. "Master, is everything alright?" Alex asked.

"Everything is fine." Cordatis answered, "I want to talk to you about your assignment, this is your first real mission. I want you to stay close to Amicus, do everything he tells you and trust your senses."

"I'll be fine." Alex said reassuringly, "Besides, I'll have Elexis to watch my back."

"That's what troubles me." Cordatis accused.

Elexis sat so that she was still just within earshot. When master Cordatis paused for a moment, Alex looked up at her and she moved casually out of sight.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Alex asked.

"Just be careful around that girl, I sense something 'off' about this whole dilemma. Know your mission, and do not let this friendship of yours and your feeling towards your partner cloud your senses."

"Elexis would risk her life for me," Alex retorted "And I would do the same for her." Not wanting to believe his master, this was something he felt that he didn't need his advice on.

"Please Alex, promise me that you will listen to what I have told you."

Alex took a deep sigh, "Yes master."

And with that the call was ended.